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History Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington
Postsecondary history teachers instruct college and university students in human history and historiography—the methods and theories of historical study. They work in academic departments at four-year universities, community colleges, and specialized institutions, balancing classroom instruction with research, scholarly writing, and academic service. In Washington the median pay is $83,250 a year, 1% below the national median of $83,820.
$83,250median pay in Washington, per year
$65,160–$102,350middle half earn
290employed in Washington
$83,820U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingLearning StrategiesActive ListeningInstructingCritical ThinkingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
History and ArcheologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentGeographySociology and Anthropology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: History Teachers, Postsecondary.
Licenses and training in Washington
History Teachers, Postsecondary pay in other states
California · $127,170New Hampshire · $106,880Massachusetts · $104,900Oregon · $104,330Connecticut · $101,950New York · $100,400New Jersey · $99,900Maine · $99,610Michigan · $99,440Pennsylvania · $98,850
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against history teachers, postsecondary and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against history teachers, postsecondary and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 25-1125.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Washington, annual.